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Sir Cliff Richard has stunned fans by admitting he may soon call time on his touring career, and even joked that he “might be dead” within a year.
In a candid and emotional interview with New Zealand radio station Coast, the 84-year-old icon reflected on his incredible 66-year career and admitted he can no longer keep up the pace of touring that made him a household name.
The music legend, affectionately known as the Peter Pan of Pop thanks to his youthful energy and enduring popularity, said that his current Can’t Stop Me Now tour could very well be his last.
Speaking about life on stage, Cliff said: “I don’t want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18.”
When asked directly if his current tour could mark his farewell, Cliff replied with his trademark dry humour: “I don’t know. I might be dead the next year! So I don’t even think about it anymore.”
The singer, who has sold over 250 million records worldwide and delivered countless iconic hits including Living Doll, Summer Holiday and Devil Woman, admitted that his age is finally catching up with him, and he has already had to scale back some of the moves that once made his shows such a spectacle.
“I can’t do most of the dance moves anymore,” he confessed, adding: “The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring. It’s very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there.”
His remarks have left fans heartbroken, with many taking to social media to share their sadness at the thought of a world without Cliff on tour. One long-time fan wrote: “I’ve been watching him live since the ’70s and he still has more energy than performers half his age. It will be a very sad day when he hangs up the microphone.”
Others praised his honesty, with one commenter adding: “It’s just like Cliff to face it all with humour and grace. We’ve been lucky to have him this long.”
Sir Cliff’s first single, Move It, was released in 1958 and is widely regarded as Britain’s first authentic rock and roll hit. Over the decades he’s become one of the UK’s most beloved performers, earning a knighthood in 1995 and maintaining a devoted following.
Sir Cliff’s career spans seven decades across TV, film, and music - Credit: Redferns
For now, he shows no signs of stopping completely, but his words serve as a sobering reminder that even pop’s Peter Pan can’t outrun time forever.
Fans hoping to catch him live on his Can’t Stop Me Now tour are being urged to do so while they still can.
